Partunae Restaurant 파르투내 레스토랑

Lamb rib shashlik takes about 30 minutes after ordering, and it arrives tender with no gamey edge, mild enough for people who avoid strong spices. Chicken and lamb skewers hold up just as well, while plain beef skewers are ordinary. The complimentary carrot kimchi (morkovcha) gets sharper and brighter with a splash of vinegar. Manti, Uzbek-style dumplings, are nothing special on their own but have a soft meat filling that works as a side to the skewers. Laghman noodles run oily. Herring salad with a shot of vodka is the classic pairing. Unlike several neighboring Central Asian places, this one serves alcohol and desserts, which suits groups ordering many plates. Staff speak limited Korean, enough for ordering.